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subsidizing
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to support an organization/activity financially
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morass
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a marsh or swamp; a situation that traps
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affidavit
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a sworn statement in writing made under oath
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moratorium
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a suspension of activity
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perpetuate
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to make something last indefinitely
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compounded
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augmented
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abrade
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to wear away
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compunction
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a feeling of misgiving/guilt
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ignominious
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dishonorable/despicable
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quandary
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a state of perplexity or doubt
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recalcitrant
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defiant of authority
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denigrate
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to defame or belittle
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ebullient
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agitated/boiling
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splenetic
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marked by a bad temper or spite
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trenchant
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keen, sharp
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parsimonious
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sparing or restrained
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venal
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capable of being purchased
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stentorian
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extremely loud
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reticent
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reserved
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laconic
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concise with words, almost rude
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meretricious
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falsely attractive, pretentious
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garrulous
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wordy or excessively talkative
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diaphanous
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transparent or sheer
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brazen
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made of brass; harsh; marked by boldness
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sedulous
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diligent
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